Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
February Classes
Socks 101 This is a New Day Time Class!
WHEN: Fridays, February 14, 1 - 2:30PM
& 2nd session February 28, 1 - 3 PM INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera FEE: $40 Learn to knit your 1st pair of socks! Students will knit a pair of worsted weight socks from the Yankee Knitter Designs pattern. They will become comfortable working with double pointed needles and experienced in knitting all sections of a sock. WARNING: Sock knitting is addictive! Materials Pattern: Yankee Knitter Pattern #29 - CLASSIC SOCKS – Available on Ravelry through the shop. Yarn: 250 yds Encore worsted or equivalent. A solid, color, in light to medium shade is required. 2 skeins of Encore or equivalent yarn - 250 yards for woman’s size. Needles: 1 set, US#5 DPN - short or long. HOMEWORK: None except to have pattern, needles and yarns ready before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students MUST be comfortable with both the knit and purl stitch prior to class. |
Soft Focus Shawl
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 9 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy FEE: $40 Just a couple of lace techniques will have you off and running on this easy and cozy shawl pattern. The pattern lines are easy to memorize which makes this a relaxing knit too! Materials Pattern: Soft Focus shawl pattern can be found on Ravelry or you can purchase it at the shop. Yarn: approx. 500 yards worsted weight yarn Needles: size 9 circular needle 24” or longer Notions: stitch markers HOMEWORK: Purchase pattern and yarn before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch. |
Color Wheel Cowl
WHEN: Wednesdays, February 19 & March 5
6 - 7:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $40 Join Kathy for this class to learn Seed, Textured Rib, Basketweave and Fleck stitches. We are using 4 different colors to make the project fun and interesting. This is a quick beginner project, and you can complete it for gift giving or for yourself in just two sessions. Project will be worked flat then seamed. Materials Pattern: The teacher will provide the pattern or it can be found in Noro Magazine Issue #25. Yarn: 4 different color skeins of worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was made in Noro Silk garden. Needles: Size 7 (circular or straight). HOMEWORK: Purchase yarn before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch. |
March Classes
Meander Mittens
WHEN: Saturdays, March 1 & 15, 11:30 - 1:00
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Legering FEE: $30 Winter is going by fast. It is almost time for” the wearing of the green”. So pick out any green (or color of your choice) worsted weight yarn, needles and join me to make these unique mittens for a child or adult. It is a simple pattern with an interesting thumb . You can make them in just 2 sessions and be ready for any new snow. Materials Pattern:: The pattern Meander Mittens by Lena Skvagerson is free on Ravelry. It is written for 3 sizes: child woman, man. Yarn: 1 skein worsted weight yarn, 211 yds. Kathy used Yarn Citizen Unity Worsted. Needles: Size#6 DPN’s (double pointed needles). Notions: stitch markers HOMEWORK: Gather your materials and pattern before coming to class. Work the cuff section to the length for the size you want and we will start the pattern together or you may start in the first session. SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for Beginner knitters who have limited experience on DPN’s, and others just interested in this lovely pattern. |
Selena’s Cowl
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 9 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy FEE: $40 Using DK or worsted weight yarn combined with the V-stitch makes this gorgeous cozy cowl (named for Selena Gomez and her character Mabel on Only Murders in the Building). Be prepared! There is a little more than normal HOMEWORK for this class, so that you will have enough time to learn the V-stitch pattern. Materials Pattern:: Selena’s Cowl pattern can be purchased at the Spinning Room or can be found on Ravelry. Yarn: 480 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn (Class sample was knit with Dream in Color Classy which would be considered light worsted.) Needles: Size 6, 32” circular needle; Notions: stitch markers HOMEWORK: You will work the first 9 rounds of the project to get ready to learn the V-sticth. Cast on 210 st. Place marker & join for working in the round. Work beginning Rounds 1-5: (K1, P1) to the end of the round. Now, Work the pattern instruction rounds 1-4 as follows: Rd 1: (P1, K3, P7, K3) to the end of the round Rd 2: K all stitches to the end of the round. Rd 3: Repeat Rd 1 Rd 4: Repeat round 2 SKILL LEVEL: Students must be comfortable with joining and knitting in the round to do the homework. |
Needle Felted Easter/Spring Eggs
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 6 - 8 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $20 + $5 material fee (paid to teacher at class) A fun class to create some lovely decorative eggs for Easter/Spring. You will learn needle felting over a form and how to use needle felting to embellish other fibers. Materials: All materials will be provided by the teacher. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Beginners and experts are welcome! |
Needle Felted Easter/Spring Eggs
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 9:30 - 11:30 am
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $20 + $5 material fee (paid to teacher at class) A fun class to create some lovely decorative eggs for Easter/Spring. You will learn needle felting over a form and how to use needle felting to embellish other fibers. Materials: All materials will be provided by the teacher. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Beginners and experts are welcome! |
Building In Color 2025 THIS CLASS IS FULL!
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
March 19 April 9 & April 23 May 21 June 11 July 2 & July 23 Aug. 13 Sept 3 & Sept 24( last class) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Now that you can do all the basic stitches, you are ready to complete a new blanket in 2-3 colors. Learn new techniques and create a 10 panel blanket with a knitted border in time for next year's gift giving or for yourself. It will dazzle others with your lovely blanket and new skills. Materials Booklet: Purchase the Building In Color book by Michelle Hunter. Yarn: Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this blanket. @936 yds. for each of 3 colors–a light, medium and dark in worsted weight yarn. Needles: Size US #6/24” circular or straight except for panel 2 requires a circular needle or DPNs. HOMEWORK: We will start together. You will need to purchase the booklet Building in Color by Michelle Hunter. It is available in our shop All materials should be gathered prior to class. SKILL LEVEL: Not suitable for beginners. |